Investigations and Forensics Consulting Intern - Summer 2026

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Rosemont, IL

5d•$29 - $48

About The Position

At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices. In fraud, investigations and regulatory enforcement at PwC, you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. The Opportunity As an Investigations and Forensics Consulting Intern, you will engage in forensic services, focusing on fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement. You will have the chance to work directly with clients, supporting them in navigating complex financial transactions and compliance risk assessments. Your role will involve gathering evidence, analyzing data, and contributing to the prevention and detection of financial crimes. As an Intern, you will support teams and participate in projects, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments, contributing to the team's success. In this role at PwC, you will delve into forensic investigations, financial record keeping, and cybersecurity, applying your learning mindset to develop your potential. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. This opportunity will allow you to start establishing your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities within the firm. Embrace the chance to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, where every experience is an opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application.
Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school
Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

Nice To Haves

Preference for one of the following fields of study: Accounting,Accounting & Finance,Accounting & Technology,Computer and Information Science & Accounting,Computer Engineering & Accounting,Computer Systems Analysis & Accounting,Information CyberSecurity & Accounting,Information Technology & Accounting,Management Information Systems & Accounting,Systems Engineering & Accounting, or Taxation
Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
Demonstrating skills in forensic accounting and fraud detection
Participating in financial crime investigation and prevention activities
Utilizing data analytics for evidence gathering and analysis
Engaging in compliance risk assessment and corporate governance
Supporting cybersecurity measures in forensic investigations
Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes

Responsibilities

Supporting forensic investigations by gathering and analyzing evidence related to potential fraud cases
Assisting in compliance risk assessments to identify and manage risks associated with non-compliance with laws and regulations
Participating in cybersecurity initiatives to protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access and damage
Conducting data analytics to derive insights and patterns from large datasets for fraud detection and prevention
Collaborating with teams to implement corporate governance mechanisms and processes
Engaging in financial crime investigations to uncover complex crimes such as embezzlement and corporate malfeasance
Contributing to forensic accounting tasks to audit and investigate legal and financial documents for fraudulent activity
Observing and learning from experienced professionals in the field of fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement
Supporting client engagements by applying knowledge of financial crime prevention and mitigation measures
Assisting in the development and enforcement of regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies